Andy,

50hp may be the best sized sled for the nooch but I don't know many guys who can afford 2 or more sleds. I have a 16 ft sled and by you Idea of good rules would not be able to fish the river. Besides size of the motor is not near as important as treating the river and others with repect.

I am of the opinion that flow is a big issue when the river is high say 2200cubic feet I don't do well out of my dift boat and like to use my sled. I Also think it would be an inforcement night mare so the Idea of a cut off makes sense. and I think the diversion down is the right place.